Chapter 526 - 512: I Have a Divine Protection That Lets Me Step Aside for the Protagonist, Do You Believe It?

Chapter 526: Chapter 512: I Have a Divine Protection That Lets Me Step Aside for the Protagonist, Do You Believe It?

[ Thus, the competition officially began. Vanir took the lead, summoning numerous small dolls that blocked the path of Ainz and his team.

Seeing this scene, Kazuma hurriedly shouted a warning: "Those things will self-destruct; be careful!"

"No matter, just ignore them! Greater Teleportation—" Ainz used his skill to teleport directly behind the teachers’ team, intending to use this opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

However, in the next second, Pandora transformed directly into Ainz’s appearance. Like a nesting doll, he also used Greater Teleportation to appear behind them.

Just as Roswaal was about to succeed, Julius acted in time, casting a shield over Kazuma and the others: "Aurora Shield!"

Chris, who was nearby, also seized the opportunity to activate Bind, directly tying Rerugen into a twist.

The remaining three teachers all appeared extremely euphoric, speaking inexplicable words in very bizarre tones as they reformed their squad.

Subsequently, Vanir released even more self-destructing dolls to surround the group, and the sound of explosions rang out continuously across the entire playground. ]

[ .....]

〜Projection of All Worlds〜

"No wonder these three could form a brand-new team. After all, these three share the same style... They’re all nutjobs!"

Now, everyone finally understood why Rerugen was eliminated first. After all, as the only normal person in there, he seemed completely out of place.

.....

〜Saga of Tanya the Evil World〜

Meanwhile, Rerugen fell silent as he watched himself being tied up like a caterpillar... Isn’t this a cavalry battle? Why has it turned into a duel of spells?

"I’m a civil official who doesn’t even know magic spells, how am I supposed to play?!"

〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜

Watching the chaotic scene akin to a dance of demons, and hearing the constantly echoing explosions, the hearts of the Fuyuki City residents trembled in sync with the blasts.

There was no helping it. With the foreshadowing from the previous two videos, now that a serious competition had turned into a magical bombardment... the sense of déjà vu was too strong!

"Although we know that’s a school, BUT... WHO KNOWS IF IT’S A SCHOOL IN FUYUKI CITY—!"

After all, given the frequency of Fuyuki City’s appearances before, this possibility wasn’t non-existent... What if it silently started another gas explosion?

Especially with this scene resembling a battle for the Holy Grail, it really gave them some psychological trauma, terrified that Fuyuki City would burn down again at the drop of a hat.

.....

[ Seeing the situation remain in a stalemate for a long time, the principal watching from afar couldn’t sit still anymore. He decisively pressed a button.

Subsequently, the ground in the center of the playground began to tremble continuously, and a gigantic mechanical spider burst out from the earth.

Kazuma’s team was instantly stunned: "Mobile Fortress... Destroyer?"

Natsuki Subaru stared dumbfounded at the suddenly appearing giant spider: "What is that?!"

Kazuma swallowed his saliva, lingering fear in his heart: "That is the Mobile Fortress Destroyer, a super-ancient weapon that even the Demon King would give a wide berth."

At this moment, Tanya suddenly discovered that a headband had also appeared on top of the Mobile Fortress’s head, and it was assigned to the teachers’ team. ]

[ .....]

『 Viewers of Countless World 』

Watching the suddenly appearing Mobile Fortress, people in other worlds couldn’t help but fall into deep thought...

Why does it feel like the size has shrunk so much? I wonder if that incredibly OP magical barrier of the fortress is still there.

.....

〜So I’m a Spider, So What? World〜

"That’s a pirated version! The real spider is right here! Summon me, YOU BASTARDS—!"

Kumoko looked at the suddenly appearing Mobile Fortress, wanting to cry but having no tears.

Truly, those who are favored have nothing to fear, while those who can’t get what they want are in turmoil...

You rotten, fake spider that was already blown up by Kazuma, don’t steal my screen time, you jerk! Do you know how long I’ve been looking forward to this?!

When can I get out of this broken labyrinth? Is it so hard to just want to eat a bowl of fragrant white rice?

.....

[ The match soon restarted. Roswaal unleashed attack magic without a second word, knocking back Ainz and his group, while Vanir and Pandora also stalled Reinhard and the others.

Seeing the situation becoming increasingly disadvantageous, Kazuma had a sudden flash of inspiration: "If I use Steal, maybe I can steal the headband directly."

The divine skill that had once been successful every time now failed to work, no matter who he targeted. He was instantly bewildered.

Fortunately, Chris nearby quickly explained to him: "Kazuma, this world has stat adjustments. Common sense from previous worlds won’t work here!" ]

[ .....]

〜KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World〜

"No way, are you kidding me!"

Hearing this news, Kazuma instantly lost his composure:

"You don’t nerf that bunch of cheat-using big shots, but you nerf me, a small fry?"

He was originally just an ordinary person with slightly higher luck, and didn’t have special abilities like the other reincarnators! And they still wouldn’t let him off.

Darkness also became rare and serious:

"Kazuma, is it possible... that the max-level undead Ainz has already been nerfed?"

Although she didn’t know the level classification of the other world, she understood the weight of ’Level 100’. It definitely wouldn’t be as simple as what was being shown.

"Darkness is right, Kazuma! You’re not the only one being nerfed."

Seeing a somewhat dejected Kazuma, Megumin also spoke up to comfort him:

"Besides, if you were adjusted, that also proves your luck is indeed ridiculously high."

"..."

Kazuma wanted to say that they weren’t the same at all. They had their stats adjusted, but their abilities remained. For me, someone who survives on luck, the impact seems huge!

〜Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious World〜

"I see, is it for balance?"

Seiya nodded expressionlessly upon hearing this.

"High-level stats are tuned down, low-level stats are tuned up. It does seem fair."

However, out of caution, this conjecture remained to be verified.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you’re wrong, Seiya!"

Ristarte raised an eyebrow and questioned this:

"According to your theory, then why wasn’t Aqua’s intelligence adjusted?"

After speaking, Ristarte, secretly delighted inside, looked at Seiya with anticipation... Hahaha, with this shocking discovery by this Goddess, surely Seiya won’t call me a useless goddess anymore, right?!

Seiya didn’t show the surprise Ristarte expected. Instead, his face was full of disdain:

"Did you forget, you useless goddess? Aqua has an IQ that even leveling up can’t save... There has to be something to adjust for that to happen!"

"Uh."

Ristarte froze completely. She had actually forgotten that point.

.....

[ Seeing that Kazuma’s method wouldn’t work, Julius also approached Natsuki Subaru: "I have a proposal, we should divide the work!"

Natsuki Subaru also felt this was a good method: "Good idea, how do we split it?"

Reinhard also spoke up at this time: "We will be responsible for pinning down the teachers’ team; you guys go handle that big guy..."

"Wait—" Before he could finish, Natsuki Subaru interrupted him, pointing at the Mobile Fortress: "No matter how you look at it, that thing is more troublesome, right?! You guys should handle that."

In response, Reinhard said solemnly, "Apologies, my Blessing of Giving Up the Protagonist Role is currently activating."

How could such a lie fool Natsuki Subaru? He immediately retorted: "That doesn’t exist! That kind of Blessing definitely doesn’t exist! And we don’t even know if it’s actually a Blessing."

But their protests were ignored by Felt, who directly assigned the opponents. They would handle the teachers, while Ainz and his group would handle the Mobile Fortress. ]

[ .....]

『 Viewers of Countless World 』

"Has this Reinhard been assimilated by Kazuma and the others? Why does he seem a bit scummy?!"

The crowd in other worlds twitched their lips slightly. What the hell is a ’Blessing of Giving Up the Protagonist Role’? What kind of nonsense, Blessing, is that!

Even if you have the final say on interpretation, at least make up a better excuse! Who the hell would believe that?!

.....

〜Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World〜

"Is this still the Reinhard I know?"

Watching a certain Sword Saint who was heavily suspected of selling out his teammates, Natsuki Subaru’s face turned dark.

Where did that strongest Sword Saint in history, the knight with excellent character and academic performance, excelling in morality, intelligence, and physique, go?

You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, how could you betray the revolution too! Did you go to Kazuma’s world next door to get plated in gold or something? You reek of Kazuma’s teammate-selling style.

Unbeknownst to them, inside the Royal Capital, the colleagues in the Knights Guard were dumbfounded, as if they were meeting Reinhard for the first time today.

Julius smiled and teased Reinhard beside him:

"I couldn’t tell you actually had this side to you."

Reinhard could only respond with a bitter smile. Under normal circumstances, how could he let Subaru face that mechanical monster... Er, at the very least, he wouldn’t use such a ridiculous reason.

Blessing of Giving Up the Protagonist Role... Should I have it? Or should I not have it?

.....

(Author-san: Although he can get whatever he wants just by thinking about it, a Blessing as ridiculously absurd as this... he probably shouldn’t have it, right?)